2001 Toyota Highlander vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 10 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2001 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Highlander | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Highlander | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3002 mm |
