2011 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 790 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 Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Highlander | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 93 L |
