2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Peugeot 308
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 308 is newer by 5 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 308. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 308.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 308. 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) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 308. (100 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 308.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Peugeot 308 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 308 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 100 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |