2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, 2007 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 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 677 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S60. 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, 2007 Volvo S60 (351 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Defender | S60 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |