2008 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2002 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Mazda CX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Highlander. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2002 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda CX-7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2008 Mazda CX-7 (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda CX-7 | 2002 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | CX-7 | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 73 L |
