2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 5 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 562 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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, 2013 Volvo S60 (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 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 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Discovery | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2776 mm |