2004 Rover 45 vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 45 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2004 Rover 45. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 45 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2007 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Rover 45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 45. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Rover 45 | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 45 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
