1997 Volvo S70 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volvo S70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volvo S70 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Volvo S70. (190 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo S70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1997 Volvo S70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Volvo S70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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, 2012 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo S70. (267 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo S70. 2012 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 1997 Volvo S70 has manual transmission. 1997 Volvo S70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Volvo S70 | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
Model | S70 | LR2 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4496 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |