2004 Volvo V50 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V50. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1059 kg more than 2004 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V50.
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2004 Volvo V50 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
Model | V50 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2435 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2745 mm |