1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1575 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (259 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 2012 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Sunbird | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3099 mm |
