2010 Toyota Highlander vs. 2000 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 607. (160 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 454 kg more than 2000 Peugeot 607. 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2000 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Highlander | 607 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 66 L |
