2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1977 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Statesman (214 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 510 kg more than 1977 Holden Statesman.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1977 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1977 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1977 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1977 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Land Rover | Holden |
Model | Defender | Statesman |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 214 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |