2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 407 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 407 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 1504 kg more than 2010 Peugeot 407.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Peugeot 407. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 407 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
