2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Holden Captiva is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Holden Captiva weights approximately 455 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Holden Captiva 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. 2012 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Land Rover | Holden |
Model | Defender | Captiva |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |