2007 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, 2012 Mazda 6 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 6 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2007 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Sequoia | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
