2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
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 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 405 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 10 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 405. 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 405. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 405 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2680 mm |