2000 Audi TT vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi TT would be higher. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Audi TT. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 371 kg more than 2000 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi TT. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi TT | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | TT | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
