2005 Toyota Crown vs. 2003 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 630 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3010 mm |
