1987 Holden Drover vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 21 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 690 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Drover | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2630 mm |
