2002 Renault Ellypse 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 Renault Ellypse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Ellypse would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2002 Renault Ellypse. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Ellypse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 350 kg more than 2002 Renault Ellypse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Ellypse. (191 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Ellypse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Ellypse | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Ellypse | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
