2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Holden Cruze
To start off, 2012 Holden Cruze is newer by 5 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Holden Cruze. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Cruze. (176 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Holden Cruze | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Defender | Cruze |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4597 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1477 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2685 mm |
