1999 Volvo C70 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1999 Volvo C70. (165 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo C70.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo C70. (220 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volvo C70 | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | C70 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2435 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
