2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 873 kg more than 2005 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C8 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C8 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 2715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
