2001 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 9 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 200 kg more than 2010 BMW 123.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 123. 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Highlander | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Highlander | 123 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 51 L |
