2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda 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 181 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Panda | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 99 L |
