1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC70 is newer by 11 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, 2009 Volvo XC70 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | XC70 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |