2000 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Volvo C70
To start off, 2005 Volvo C70 is newer by 5 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo C70 (198 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 242 kg more than 2005 Volvo C70.
Because 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo C70. 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 (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo C70. (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | C70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
