2006 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Land Cruiser | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
