2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2010 Holden Captiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Holden Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Holden Captiva 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 262 kg more than 2010 Holden Captiva.
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, 2010 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Holden Captiva 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. 2010 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Land Rover | Holden |
Model | Defender | Captiva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 121 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 65 L |