2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S60 weights approximately 138 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2004 Volvo S60 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Defender | S60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2435 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |