2006 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2006 Chevrolet Epica
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Sequoia and 2006 Chevrolet Epica were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 131 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Epica. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Epica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Epica weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Epica. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Epica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sequoia | 2006 Chevrolet Epica | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sequoia | Epica |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 65 L |
