2008 Toyota Highlander vs. 2000 Honda Capa
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Capa would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2000 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Honda Capa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | 2000 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Highlander | Capa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
