2004 Holden Frontera vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Frontera weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (314 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Frontera | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 3309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
