2011 Volvo C70 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 749 kg more than 2011 Volvo C70.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo C70. (400 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo C70. 2011 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Volvo C70 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
Model | C70 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 370 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4582 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1836 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2745 mm |