2005 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Toyota RAV4 and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S60 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Because 2005 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 Volvo S60 (230 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota RAV4 | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | RAV4 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1501 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
