2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander

To start off, 2011 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Highlander.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser 2011 Toyota Highlander
Make Toyota Toyota
Model FJ Cruiser Highlander
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4000 cc 2700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 367 Nm 252 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1850 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4671 mm 4785 mm
Vehicle Width 1905 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1811 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2789 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 73 L


 

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