2005 Holden Astra vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Astra would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Astra. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Astra | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Holden | Land Rover |
Model | Astra | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |