2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 135 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 516 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 100 L |
