1984 Holden Camira vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Camira would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1008 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Holden Camira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Camira | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Camira | Defender |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2890 mm |
