2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1976 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 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 520 kg more than 1976 Holden Statesman.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1976 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. 1976 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1976 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Land Rover | Holden |
| Model | Defender | Statesman |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
