2001 Toyota Will vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (189 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Toyota Will.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Will. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2001 Toyota Will (274 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Will | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Will | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |
