2001 Toyota Avensis vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 808 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Avensis | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 99 L |
