2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 562 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 207. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (240 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 207 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |