2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1988 Volvo 480
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 480. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 480 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1646 kg more than 1988 Volvo 480.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Volvo 480. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 480. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 480.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 1988 Volvo 480 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | Defender | 480 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |