2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Volvo C70
To start off, 2010 Volvo C70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo C70 weights approximately 340 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 2010 Volvo C70. 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, 2010 Volvo C70 (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2010 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Land Rover Defender | 2010 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Defender | C70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
