2004 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,524 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S80 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1092 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Volvo S80 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
| Model | S80 | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2524 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1616 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
