2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Peugeot 605 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1384 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 605.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Peugeot 605. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 605. (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 605 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2810 mm |