2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC60 is newer by 6 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, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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 165 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60.
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 XC60 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. 2010 Volvo XC60 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. 2010 Volvo XC60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | XC60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3947 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 1893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2774 mm |