2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2000 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 448 kg more than 2000 Holden Commodore.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Holden Commodore. 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2000 Holden Commodore 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. 2000 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2000 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Defender | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3791 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1610 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2950 mm |
