1987 Holden Drover vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 674 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 2003 Toyota Crown. 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover. 2003 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1987 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1987 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Drover | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2610 mm |
