2004 Toyota Camry vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Camry. (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 363 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 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, 2012 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (325 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Camry | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Camry | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
