2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Discovery and 2008 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 602 kg more than 2008 Volvo C70.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Volvo C70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | C70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2520 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 227 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |