2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Holden Colorado
To start off, 2012 Holden Colorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Holden Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Holden Colorado (210 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Holden Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Holden Colorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Colorado. (313 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Colorado. 2012 Holden Colorado has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Holden Colorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Holden Colorado | |
Make | Land Rover | Holden |
Model | Defender | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 313 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |