1995 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1 kg more than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Acclaim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Plymouth Acclaim | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Acclaim | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
