1999 BMW V12 vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW V12 would be higher. At 5,990 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW V12 (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1999 BMW V12.
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, 1999 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. (543 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW V12 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | V12 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5990 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 909 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3099 mm |
