2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1987 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Peugeot 205 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 1242 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 205.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Peugeot 205. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 205. (162 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1987 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 205 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |
