2007 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 579 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Highlander | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3311 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |