2000 Dodge Stratus vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Stratus. (161 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Stratus weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Stratus. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Stratus | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Stratus | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 73 L |
