2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 307 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
