2003 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 9 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 BMW 760.
Because 2003 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 760. 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sequoia | 760 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3210 mm |
