2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Peugeot 204. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 204 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 42 L |
