1966 Holden HD vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden HD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden HD would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1966 Holden HD. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1966 Holden HD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1289 kg more than 1966 Holden HD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Holden HD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Holden HD. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Holden HD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Holden HD | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | HD | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2743 mm |
