2007 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (171 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 448 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Trajet.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Hyundai Trajet 2005 Toyota Sequoia
Make Hyundai Toyota
Model Trajet Sequoia
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 4664 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 427 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.7 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1852 kg 2300 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 5190 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3010 mm


 

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