1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 300 kg more than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Because 1999 Holden Berlina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Holden Berlina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Berlina | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2789 mm |
