1995 Dodge Dakota vs. 1986 Holden Drover
To start off, 1995 Dodge Dakota is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Holden Drover would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Dakota (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 620 kg more than 1986 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, 1995 Dodge Dakota (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 1986 Holden Drover | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Dakota | Drover |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2040 mm |
