2005 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2003 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall Frontera 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 80 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 475 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. 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 (441 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2003 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sequoia | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
