2005 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Soarer would be higher. 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 6 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Soarer. (276 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 565 kg more than 2003 Toyota Soarer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Soarer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Soarer. (430 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sequoia | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2630 mm |
