2007 Toyota Highlander vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (155 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 181 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Highlander | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
