2000 Dodge Durango vs. 1985 Holden Drover
To start off, 2000 Dodge Durango is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Holden Drover would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1985 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1985 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1985 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, 2000 Dodge Durango (400 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Holden Drover. 2000 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1985 Holden Drover has manual transmission. 1985 Holden Drover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Durango | 1985 Holden Drover | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Durango | Drover |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |
