2003 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. (381 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 156 kg more than 2003 Porsche Cayenne.
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, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sequoia. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Porsche | Toyota |
| Model | Cayenne | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
