2003 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2009 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sequoia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2610 mm |
