2006 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 415 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sequoia | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sequoia | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
