2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2009 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2009 Holden Colorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Holden Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Holden Colorado. 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, 2009 Holden Colorado (360 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2009 Holden Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Holden Colorado 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. 2009 Holden Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2009 Holden Colorado | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Defender | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3000 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
