1995 Holden Commodore vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1995 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Commodore | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Commodore | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2890 mm |
