2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Sienna and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70. 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 Sienna (328 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sienna | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
