2007 Lexus GX vs. 2007 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2007 Lexus GX and 2007 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Volvo C70. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GX weights approximately 254 kg more than 2007 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GX 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 Lexus GX (439 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo C70. (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus GX | 2007 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Lexus | Volvo |
| Model | GX | C70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4670 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1651 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 62 L |
