1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2007 Volvo XC90 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC90. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 112 kg more than 2007 Volvo XC90. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
