2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1997 Volvo S70
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volvo S70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volvo S70 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo S70 (190 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 675 kg more than 1997 Volvo S70.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Volvo S70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo S70. (267 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo S70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1997 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Defender | S70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
