2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 859 kg more than 2002 Hyundai Equus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (271 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Hyundai Equus | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Equus | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4500 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 544 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3100 mm |