2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 9 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC70.
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, 2010 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | XC70 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 341 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2815 mm |