2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S60 (295 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 529 kg more than 2002 Volvo S60.
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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S60. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Discovery | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
