2004 Toyota Allion vs. 2013 Volvo C70
To start off, 2013 Volvo C70 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Allion. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C70 weights approximately 611 kg more than 2004 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2013 Volvo C70 (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Allion. (148 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Allion | 2013 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Allion | C70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
