2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1969 Peugeot 304
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 304 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 56 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 304.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Peugeot 304. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 1969 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 304 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 42 L |
