1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 119 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60.
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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. 2010 Volvo XC60 has automatic transmission and 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery 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.
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1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Rover | Volvo |
Model | Land Rover Discovery | XC60 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2774 mm |