2002 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (233 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1236 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Land Cruiser | Highlander |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 233 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 72 L |