2001 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2007 Volvo S40 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover (222 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40.
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 Range Rover (407 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (320 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Land Rover Range Rover | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Range Rover | S40 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
