2002 Toyota Highlander vs. 2001 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2002 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Highlander. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 71 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (430 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Highlander | 2001 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Highlander | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |
