1980 Holden Commodore vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Commodore | Defender |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1890 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3230 mm |
