1980 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 560 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 740 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
