2002 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo X670 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo X670 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volvo X670 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo X670 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2013 Volvo X670 has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volvo X670 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | X670 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1928 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2815 mm |
