1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1996 Volvo S80
To start off, both 1996 Land Rover Discovery and 1996 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S80 (268 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 650 kg more than 1996 Volvo S80.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Volvo S80 (380 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm). This means 1996 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 1996 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 1996 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | S80 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |