2001 Dodge Stratus vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Stratus. (200 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Stratus. (263 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Stratus | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Stratus | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 73 L |
