2003 Lada 2123 vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lada 2123. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lada 2123 would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2003 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 376 kg more than 2003 Lada 2123. 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (224 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lada 2123. (134 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lada 2123 | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | 2123 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1701 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |
