2004 Lexus GX 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 Lexus GX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lexus GX 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 149 more horse power than 2004 Lexus GX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus GX weights approximately 768 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus GX. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus GX | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | GX | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3110 mm |
