1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volvo V50
To start off, 2008 Volvo V50 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V50 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 188 kg more than 2008 Volvo V50.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2008 Volvo V50 (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | V50 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2650 mm |
