1987 Holden Drover vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 26 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (256 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1056 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 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. 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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Drover | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1768 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2900 mm |
