1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S80 (217 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 331 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
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, 2011 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 2011 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. 2011 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | S80 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3944 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2776 mm |