2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 570 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Trans Sport | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3010 mm |
