2001 Toyota Highlander vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 575 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Highlander | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Highlander | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |
