2001 Renault Talisman vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2001 Renault Talisman 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Renault Talisman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Highlander (148 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Renault Talisman. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Talisman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Renault Talisman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Talisman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Toyota Highlander (221 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Talisman. (105 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Talisman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Talisman | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Talisman | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 73 L |
