2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Holden Barina
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Barina 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 998 kg more than 2004 Holden Barina.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Holden Barina. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Barina. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Barina. 2004 Holden Barina 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. 2004 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Defender | Barina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1389 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1060 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
