1987 Holden Drover vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 20 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 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1040 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover. 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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. 2007 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Holden | Jeep |
| Model | Drover | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2650 mm |
