1986 Peugeot 205 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Peugeot 205 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 35 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 205. (85 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Peugeot 205. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 205. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Peugeot 205 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Peugeot | Land Rover |
| Model | 205 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
