2002 GMC Sierra vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 GMC Sierra. (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Sierra weights approximately 886 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Sierra. (371 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Sierra | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
