2007 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 754 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Toyota | Chrysler |
Model | Sequoia | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |