1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1995 Land Rover Discovery and 1995 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (251 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 418 kg more than 1995 Volvo 850.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Volvo 850. 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 Volvo 850 (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | 850 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2670 mm |