2005 Toyota Previa vs. 2005 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Previa and 2005 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo C70 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 Volvo C70.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volvo C70 (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa. 2005 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Previa | 2005 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Previa | C70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
