2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1987 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 205. (53 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1352 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Peugeot 205. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 205. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1987 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 205 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2430 mm |
