1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, 1988 Volvo 480 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 480 (108 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 480 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1988 Volvo 480.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Volvo 480. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1960 Land Rover 88 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 480. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1960 Land Rover 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | 88 | 480 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
