2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango 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 171 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 789 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2004 Dodge Durango is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Dodge Durango. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
