1992 Infiniti J30 vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Infiniti J30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Infiniti J30 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1992 Infiniti J30. (210 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1992 Infiniti J30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1992 Infiniti J30. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Infiniti J30. (261 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Infiniti J30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Infiniti J30 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | J30 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
