1998 Abarth Stola vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Abarth Stola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Abarth Stola would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1998 Abarth Stola. (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 Abarth Stola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1942 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Abarth Stola. (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Abarth Stola. 2011 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1998 Abarth Stola has manual transmission. 1998 Abarth Stola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | Stola | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1956 mm |
