2011 Peugeot 508 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Peugeot 508. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Peugeot 508 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 508. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 508.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Peugeot 508. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Peugeot 508 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Peugeot | Land Rover |
| Model | 508 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4792 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1853 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2817 mm | 2800 mm |
