1988 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2006 Volvo XC90 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Volvo XC90 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser. (188 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2860 mm |
