2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, 2004 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 368 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2004 Volvo S80 has manual transmission. 2004 Volvo S80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | S80 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |