2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V50. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V50.
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 Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery 3 | V50 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 425 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |