2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1985 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 205 (335 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1346 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 205.
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, 1985 Peugeot 205 (400 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1985 Peugeot 205 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1985 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 205 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
