1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 244. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 244 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 693 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Volvo 244. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | 244 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |