2005 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 400 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC70.
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, 2011 Volvo XC70 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (388 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2011 Volvo XC70 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. 2011 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | XC70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4477 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 388 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2280 kg | 1880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 141 L | 70 L |