2010 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (167 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 967 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
| Model | Range Rover | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2584 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2878 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |
