2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2007 Volvo S60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 488 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2004 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |