2008 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Acura RDX is newer by 1 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 34 more horse power than 2008 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RDX weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
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, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RDX | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
