2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1146 kg more than 2002 Volvo S60.
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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S60. (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S60. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2002 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2002 Volvo S60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Range Rover | S60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3630 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 641 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2717 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
