2008 Toyota Highlander vs. 2008 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1251 kg more than 2008 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 336 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Highlander 2008 Toyota Camry
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Highlander Camry
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3546 cc 3456 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 270 HP 268 HP
Torque 336 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2581 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 70 L


 

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