2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1989 Peugeot 205
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 205. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 205 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 205.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 205. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1989 Peugeot 205 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 205 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |