2000 Mitsubishi Dion vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Dion would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Dion weights approximately 25 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Dion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Dion | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Dion | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
