1976 Peugeot 104 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Peugeot 104. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Peugeot 104 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Peugeot 104. (80 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1976 Peugeot 104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1898 kg more than 1976 Peugeot 104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Peugeot 104. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Peugeot 104. (109 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Peugeot 104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Peugeot 104 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Peugeot | Land Rover |
| Model | 104 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2800 mm |
