1986 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 51 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 2012 Volvo S60 (3,200 Nm) has 3016 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2012 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | S60 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 3200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |