2008 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Peugeot 508
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 508 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Peugeot 508. 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, 2012 Peugeot 508 (338 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm). This means 2012 Peugeot 508 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Peugeot 508 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. 2012 Peugeot 508 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Peugeot 508 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 508 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2200 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 301 Nm | 338 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2817 mm |