2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2005 Land Rover Defender and 2005 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 912 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 206. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 206 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1146 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |