2007 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 913 kg more than 2008 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Land Cruiser | V70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |