1984 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1968 Volvo 120
To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 890 kg more than 1968 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1968 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 120 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3955 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
