1987 Holden Drover vs. 1998 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1998 Lancia Dedra is newer by 11 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 260 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 1998 Lancia Dedra. 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, 1998 Lancia Dedra (128 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1998 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Drover | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2670 mm |
