2003 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Volvo V70
To start off, 2011 Volvo V70 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Volvo V70. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo V70.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Range Rover | V70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
