1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2010 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC90 is newer by 12 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, 2010 Volvo XC90 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 155 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC90.
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 2010 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2010 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | XC90 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4808 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1783 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |