2003 Holden Cruze vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Cruze 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 108 more horse power than 2003 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 645 kg more than 2003 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Cruze | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Holden | Land Rover |
| Model | Cruze | Defender |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
