1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Commodore (168 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 190 kg more than 1989 Holden Commodore.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1989 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Holden Commodore | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Commodore | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
