2001 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 20 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC70.
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 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2011 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | XC70 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2815 mm |