2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2006 Land Rover Defender and 2006 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 156 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 2006 Peugeot 407. 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 2006 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 407 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |