1987 Holden Drover vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Drover would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 180 kg more than 1987 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Honda Concerto (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Drover | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2560 mm |
