2006 Volvo XC90 vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 Volvo XC90 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo XC90 (312 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (242 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2000 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2006 Volvo XC90 (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Tundra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volvo XC90 | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | XC90 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4408 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2188 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3270 mm |
