2007 Toyota Avalon vs. 2001 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon is newer by 6 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 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2001 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2007 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avalon | 2001 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avalon | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3454 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
