2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Peugeot 306
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Peugeot 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Peugeot 306 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1997 Peugeot 306. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1997 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Peugeot 306. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 306. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1997 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Peugeot |
| Model | Defender | 306 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 45 L |
