1999 Holden Astra vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Astra would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Astra (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 465 kg more than 1999 Holden Astra.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Holden Astra. 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 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Astra | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Astra | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
