2009 Dodge Journey vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Dodge Journey 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 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 494 kg more than 2009 Dodge Journey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Journey. (166 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Journey | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Journey | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 99 L |
