1999 Holden Nova vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Nova would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Holden Nova. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1196 kg more than 1999 Holden Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Holden Nova. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Nova. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Nova | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Nova | Defender |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3230 mm |
