2012 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1186 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Range Rover | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2584 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2740 mm |
