2007 Toyota Highlander vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Prius weights approximately 226 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Prius. 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Highlander | Prius |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
