2007 Chrysler Aspen vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler Aspen would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Aspen (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (209 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Aspen should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2007 Chrysler Aspen (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Aspen | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |
