2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 408 (143 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 408 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 408. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (240 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408. 2012 Peugeot 408 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Peugeot 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 408 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1525 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2710 mm |