1997 BMW 850 vs. 1986 Holden Drover

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 11 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1986 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1035 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.

Because 1986 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 BMW 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Holden Drover. (100 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Holden Drover. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1986 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1986 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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