2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 362 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
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, 2011 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 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 | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |