2007 BMW X3 vs. 2001 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (283 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 336 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW X3 (580 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. (430 Nm). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2001 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |
