2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 407 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 16.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 66 L |