2003 Holden Frontera vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2003 Holden Frontera and 2003 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Holden Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 815 kg more than 2003 Holden Frontera. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Frontera. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2003 Holden Frontera has manual transmission. 2003 Holden Frontera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Holden Frontera | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Frontera | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 4396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |