1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Holden Sunbird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Sunbird | Defender |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
