1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1989 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 405. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 800 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 405. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1989 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 405 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
