2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V70 (138 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 637 kg more than 2003 Volvo V70.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volvo V70. 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 (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V70. (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Defender | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
