2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 894 kg more than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Peugeot 504. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 504 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1796 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1164 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |