2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Scion tC
To start off, 2012 Scion tC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2012 Scion tC. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Scion tC weights approximately 58 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion tC. (234 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Scion tC | |
| Make | Toyota | Scion |
| Model | Sequoia | tC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1388 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
