1975 Volvo 240 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Volvo 240 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
| Model | 240 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2550 mm |
