2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, 2003 Volvo S40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2003 Volvo S40. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 891 kg more than 2003 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volvo S40. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2003 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2003 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | S40 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 55 L |