2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2004 Volvo V70
To start off, 2004 Volvo V70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo V70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V70. (340 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2004 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Discovery | V70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 341 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
