1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Volvo C30
To start off, 2010 Volvo C30 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo C30 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 637 kg more than 2010 Volvo C30.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo C30. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | C30 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1453 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4265 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1448 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2639 mm |