1976 Volvo 343 vs. 2011 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1558 kg more than 1976 Volvo 343. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Volvo 343. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR4 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, 2011 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Volvo 343 | 2011 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
| Model | 343 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1882 mm |
