2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Peugeot 406. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 406 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |