2005 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 827 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Sequoia | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 67 L |
