2006 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (196 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (289 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Discovery | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Discovery | 405 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
