2001 Toyota Highlander vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 855 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 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Highlander | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Highlander | X6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2934 mm |
