2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Holden Camira

To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Camira would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira.

Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Holden Camira. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira. 1984 Holden Camira has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Camira will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Land Rover Defender 1984 Holden Camira
Make Land Rover Holden
Model Defender Camira
Year Released 2005 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 1598 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 86 HP
Torque 300 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 1950 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2058 kg 1040 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2580 mm