Comparisons
The great oil catch can comparison
We compare 7 of the best [+1 useless] oil catch cans to see which is best for your engine Words by Mark Kendrick and Sam Purcell, Images by Mark Kendrick, Evan Spence and Ben Mullins There are two upgrades that…
Swag vs Rooftop Tent vs Camper Trailer
The team decided to do a community service and went camping… for research purposes, to help you decided which option might be right for you – swag, rooftop tent or camper trailer? Dex: Let’s get this out the way up…
Is the new Defender any good off-road in the Aussie bush?
We take the new Defender into the Aussie bush to see if it’s any good off-road… and take an old one along for reference. There’s been plenty of talk about Land Rover’s new Defender ‘going soft’ and that it’s not…
Traditional Hi-lift Jack vs ARB Jack
You’ve heard about ARB’s Jack, you may have even seen one – but chances are you’ve never used one. Well we have and we’re here to tell you how it works Words by Mark Kendrick Traditional mechanical high-lift jacks have…
Major ute comparison
Ford Ranger Raptor Vs Holden Colorado Z71 Xtreme Vs Mercedes-Benz X350d Vs Toyota HiLux Rugged X Vs Volkswagen Amarok V6 Ultimate 580 Words by Bruce Newton BACKGROUND INFO We are entering a whole new world where dual-cab utes are no…
Charcoal vs traditional fires (for cooking)
We answer the question once and for all, what is the best way to cook while camping? I admit to being a skeptic when it came to using charcoal. I’ve been around long enough to see a lot of fads…
Outback 4X4 Ute Comparison
This is the comparison test we’ve all been waiting for, and the question it asks is simple: is the Mercedes-Benz X-Class 4×4 dual-cab utility a serious contender, or over-hyped pretender? To find out the answer we’ve taken the top-spec X-Class…
HOLDEN VS FORD
Colorado vs Ranger. Red vs Blue. It’s a rivalry that stretches back decades in Australia, and the result might not be what you think. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Roughly $55,000. If that’s your budget on…
Air filters: Tested
OEM vs Generic vs High Performance air filters – What’s really best for your engine?We combine a leaf blower with talcum power to find the best type of air filter for your 4WD… SCIENCE! Unless you are a drag…
BIG VAN, LITTLE VAN
Half the size, a quarter the engine capacity and more than three times cheaper. But can the pint-size Suzuki Jimny keep up with the legendary Toyota Troop Carrier when the going gets tough? For images and the full Unsealed 4X4…
HILUX VS NAVARA
Since the late ’70s, the Toyota HiLux has been one of the most popular and respected four-wheel drives sold in Australia. There. I’ve said it. Be that because of successful marketing campaigns promoting the unbreakability (hey, it should be a…
BATTLE OF THE MID-SIZE WAGONS
What can be said about Toyota Prado 4WDs that hasn’t been said before? They are comfortable, capable and reliable. They command a premium on the second-hand market and they draw envious respect throughout suburbia and school pick-up zones in the…
ROUND LED DRIVING LIGHT COMPARISON
Round LED driving lights or an LED light bar – which is better? This is a question that must be asked daily in four-wheel drive shops and on online forums around the world. And truthfully, I don’t feel anyone…
200 SAHARA vs. DISCOVERY IV vs. MODDED Y62: THE HEAVYWEIGHT VEHICLE COMPARISON
THE THEORY Let’s say you’re looking for a 4X4 to take you all over the country, possibly pulling a camper or a van along behind you. You’re going to want heaps of torque for towing, enough off-road capability to…
20-INCH LED LIGHT BAR SHOOTOUT
This comparison has been a long time coming; join Unsealed 4X4 as we take a look at the top-performing LED light bars on the market today. The Light Emitting Diode was first brought to market in 1963, by a…
