2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Holden Commodore. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Land Rover | Holden |
Model | Defender | Commodore |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |