2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 is newer by 3 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 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (168 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 711 kg more than 2008 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70. 2008 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | V70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4477 cc | 2433 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1569 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 70 L |