1975 Land Rover Serie III vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Land Rover Serie III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 Land Rover Serie III.
Because 1975 Land Rover Serie III is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Peugeot 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Land Rover Serie III 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. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1975 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1975 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Land Rover Serie III | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Serie III | 406 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
