2007 Acura RL vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Acura RL is newer by 2 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, 2007 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. (282 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 693 kg more than 2007 Acura RL.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RL. (347 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RL | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RL | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 99 L |
