2005 Lexus ES vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus ES. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus ES would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus ES (225 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus ES weights approximately 501 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lexus ES. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2005 Lexus ES (325 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus ES will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus ES | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | ES | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
