1987 Holden Drover vs. 2008 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Toyota Celica 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Celica (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Celica weights approximately 305 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 2008 Toyota Celica. 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, 2008 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 2008 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Drover | Celica |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2610 mm |
