2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 8 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 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 417 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Defender | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1861 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1493 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2835 mm |
