1987 Holden Drover vs. 2012 Nissan Versa

To start off, 2012 Nissan Versa is newer by 25 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Versa weights approximately 312 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 2012 Nissan Versa. 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, 2012 Nissan Versa (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.

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