2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2012 Holden Commodore

To start off, 2012 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 173 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.

Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (440 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Commodore. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2012 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 2012 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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