1978 Peugeot 504 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1378 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 504. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Peugeot 504. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Peugeot 504 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Peugeot | Land Rover |
| Model | 504 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
