1998 Honda Passport vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2001 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Passport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Passport would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Passport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Passport (190 HP) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Passport should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Passport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 1998 Honda Passport (256 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm). This means 1998 Honda Passport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Passport | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Passport | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
