2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2011 Peugeot 408 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 408.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Peugeot 408. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 408. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2011 Peugeot 408 has manual transmission. 2011 Peugeot 408 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Range Rover | 408 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
