1999 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 680 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Volvo 240. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | 240 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
