2008 Suzuki Jimny vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 191 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 195 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 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, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Suzuki Jimny | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Jimny | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1326 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
