1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1990 Volvo 460
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 460 would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 460. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 460.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Volvo 460. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 460. (175 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Land Rover Defender | 1990 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Defender | 460 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |