2008 Dodge Durango 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 Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango 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 73 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 964 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Durango | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
