2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 773 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 307. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Defender (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 307 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1587 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |