2005 Peugeot 407 vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Peugeot 407 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 364 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 407.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 407. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 407 | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2230 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
