1998 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 14 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S80. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 711 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80. 2012 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | S80 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 441 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2470 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |