2003 Holden Rodeo vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Rodeo would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Rodeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Rodeo (145 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Rodeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Rodeo. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Holden Rodeo | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Rodeo | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2370 mm |