2007 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Equus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Equus (423 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (155 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Hyundai Equus (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Highlander | Equus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5158 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1889 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3045 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 77 L |
