2003 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2005 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2005 Volvo XC90 is newer by 2 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 64 more horse power than 2005 Volvo XC90. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2005 Volvo XC90 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2005 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | XC90 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |