2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 8 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
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 S60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Discovery 3 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4394 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 425 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2097 mm |
