2001 Toyota Highlander vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2002 Acura CL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Highlander | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | Highlander | CL |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
