1994 Rover Range Rover vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2001 Toyota Highlander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,552 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover Range Rover (225 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 460 kg more than 2001 Toyota Highlander. 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, 1994 Rover Range Rover (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover Range Rover | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Range Rover | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4552 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
