2007 Infiniti QX56 vs. 2006 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (273 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2007 Infiniti QX56 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Infiniti QX56. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sequoia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sequoia. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Infiniti QX56 | 2006 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Infiniti | Toyota |
| Model | QX56 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 533 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 100 L |
