2000 Toyota Soarer vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, 2006 Volvo S60 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S60. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 105 kg more than 2006 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S60. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S60. 2000 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo S60 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo S60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Soarer | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Soarer | S60 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
