2006 Lexus SC vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Lexus SC is newer by 1 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, 2006 Lexus SC (283 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (282 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 453 kg more than 2006 Lexus SC.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus SC. (419 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus SC | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 99 L |
