2007 BMW X5 vs. 2001 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 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 X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 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, 2001 Toyota Sequoia (430 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (305 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2001 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X5 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 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 | 4860 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
