1987 Holden Drover vs. 2011 Opel Antara
To start off, 2011 Opel Antara is newer by 24 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 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Antara (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Antara weights approximately 895 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, 2011 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 2011 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Holden | Opel |
| Model | Drover | Antara |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2710 mm |
