2007 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Tacoma and 2007 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo XC90 (206 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 627 kg more than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2007 Volvo XC90 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Tacoma | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Tacoma | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1982 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
