1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 760 kg more than 1985 Volvo 740. 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 1985 Volvo 740. 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 (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 740. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Discovery | 740 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
