2008 Chevrolet Epica vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Epica and 2008 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (382 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. (154 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Epica weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Epica. (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Epica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Epica | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Epica | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
