2009 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2009 Toyota Sequoia

To start off, both 2009 Nissan Qashqai and 2009 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sequoia (272 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.

Because 2009 Toyota Sequoia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. 2009 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Qashqai has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Qashqai will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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