1987 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1992 Volvo 240
To start off, 1992 Volvo 240 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 364 kg more than 1992 Volvo 240.
Because 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Volvo 240. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1992 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 240 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2660 mm |
