2004 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sequoia.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sequoia | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 73 L |
