2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 1996 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (276 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1996 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CR-V weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
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) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 1996 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sequoia | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
