2005 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 213 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Crown | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
