2006 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Tacoma and 2006 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo C70 (161 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo C70 weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo C70. (230 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota Tacoma | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Tacoma | C70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1649 kg | 1658 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |