2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. (239 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 734 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2004 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (417 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Escalade | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
