1987 Holden Drover vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 18 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 495 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 2005 Seat Altea. 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, 2005 Seat Altea (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Holden | Seat |
| Model | Drover | Altea |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |
