1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser vs. 1998 Volvo V70
To start off, both 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser and 1998 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo V70 (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1998 Volvo V70.
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 Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo V70. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser | 1998 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Mega Cruiser | V70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2660 mm |
