2008 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 5 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 128 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, both vehicles can yield 544 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sequoia | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
