1987 Holden Drover vs. 1998 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1998 Nissan Patrol 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Patrol (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1286 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Nissan Patrol (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1998 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Drover | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 2196 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
