2011 Volvo S80 vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 446 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S80 | 2005 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Volvo | Land Rover |
| Model | S80 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2550 mm |
