1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (223 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Dardo | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |
