1987 Holden Drover vs. 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (270 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 weights approximately 270 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 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Holden Drover | 2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
Make | Holden | Mazda |
Model | Drover | MazdaSpeed6 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |