2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 207 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 775 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Peugeot 207. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207. 2007 Peugeot 207 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Peugeot 207 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 207 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 50 L |
