2000 Honda City vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1360 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2004 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
