2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 371 kg more than 2008 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
