2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC90 is newer by 6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Volvo XC90 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2011 Volvo XC90 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. 2011 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Defender | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 311 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2194 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
