2001 Toyota Highlander vs. 2001 Vauxhall Corsa
To start off, both 2001 Toyota Highlander and 2001 Vauxhall Corsa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Highlander (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 740 kg more than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. 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 Vauxhall Corsa. 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 (301 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Corsa. 2001 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2001 Vauxhall Corsa has manual transmission. 2001 Vauxhall Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Highlander | 2001 Vauxhall Corsa | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Highlander | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
