2001 Isuzu Axiom vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2001 Isuzu Axiom and 2001 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Isuzu Axiom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Isuzu Axiom (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Isuzu Axiom should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Isuzu Axiom weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Isuzu Axiom is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Isuzu Axiom 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, 2001 Isuzu Axiom (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Isuzu Axiom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Isuzu Axiom | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Axiom | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
