2007 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2003 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 Volvo V70. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo V70. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover LR3 | 2003 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | LR3 | V70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |