2009 Lexus LS vs. 2003 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2009 Lexus LS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus LS (358 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. (238 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 560 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS.
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, 2009 Lexus LS (466 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sequoia. (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3010 mm |
