2009 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1996 Peugeot 605
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot 605 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR3 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 605. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 605.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Peugeot 605. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR3 | 1996 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | LR3 | 605 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
