1980 Volvo 66 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Volvo 66. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Volvo 66 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | 66 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1287 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
