2000 Nissan Xterra vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Xterra 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 132 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 325 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Xterra. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Xterra | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Xterra | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
