1988 Volvo 760 vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (165 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 334 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Volvo 760. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Volvo 760 | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
| Model | 760 | Range Rover Evoque |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1669 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2662 mm |
