2011 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 233 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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, 2004 Volvo S60 (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Land Rover LR2 | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Land Rover | Volvo |
Model | LR2 | S60 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4496 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1908 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2659 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |