1958 Land Rover 109 vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC70 (235 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1958 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2010 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Land Rover 109 | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 109 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 235 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4839 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2814 mm |
