2008 Nissan Xterra vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Nissan Xterra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 137 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sequoia.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Xterra | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Xterra | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 99 L |
