2004 Toyota Sequoia vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1153 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Sequoia | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sequoia | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 59 L |
