2008 Toyota Tundra vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 298 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Tundra | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tundra | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |
