2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2005 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 746 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1533 kg | 2279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 99 L |
