1980 Land Rover Serie III vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Land Rover Serie III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Land Rover Serie III would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 521 kg more than 1980 Land Rover Serie III.
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. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 1980 Land Rover Serie III has manual transmission. 1980 Land Rover Serie III will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Land Rover Serie III | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Serie III | XC60 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2748 mm |