2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 1999 Volvo V70
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo V70 (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo V70 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70 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 Volvo V70 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 1999 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Avensis | V70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
