2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, 2006 Volvo V70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V70 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1203 kg more than 2006 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Mega Cruiser | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Mega Cruiser | V70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
