2000 Holden Astra vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2000 Holden Astra. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 478 kg more than 2000 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Holden Astra | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Astra | Defender |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |