2008 Peugeot 407 vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 407 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 407. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 171 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 Peugeot 407. 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 (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 407. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 407 | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2228 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
