2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,001 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 539 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo V50 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo V50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1479 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 180 L | 62 L |
