What is the difference between the Persian war and the peloponnesian war

Persian - lost the war - Persia was weakened because of lack of leadership by Xerxes and other emperors - empire survived 150 years after the wars, and was then conquered by Alexander the Great. Delian League was created

- alliance of city-states created to protect against further invasions - an alliance of equals - but the League was controlled by Athens.

Peloponnesian' -

tensions between two leagues caused conflict between Athens and Sparta, this led to war. Sparta and allies were angry about influence of Athens - created the Peloponnesian League. Delian League - abuse of Athenian power and money