1987 Holden Drover vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 8 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 564 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR weights approximately 210 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 1995 McLaren F1 GTR. 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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Holden | McLaren |
| Model | Drover | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2720 mm |
