2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (180 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S80. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (290 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Defender | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3947 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 80 L |
