2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Range Rover Sport | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4197 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |