2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Sienna (295 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sienna | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
