2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1240 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 307. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
Model | Defender | 307 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |