1990 Holden Apollo vs. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 4,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1990 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1990 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1990 Holden Apollo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Holden Apollo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Holden Apollo. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Holden Apollo. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1990 Holden Apollo has manual transmission. 1990 Holden Apollo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Holden Apollo | 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Apollo | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
