2011 Volvo XC70 vs. 2000 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2011 Volvo XC70 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2000 Toyota RAV4. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 666 kg more than 2000 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota RAV4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC70 | 2000 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | XC70 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4839 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1603 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2814 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
