2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Sequoia and 2008 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP) has 277 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 330 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Thalia. 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 (544 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia. 2008 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Sequoia | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
