1987 Holden Drover vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 12 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 547 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, 1999 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Holden Drover | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Holden | Kia |
Model | Drover | Sportage |
Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |