2009 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2009 Toyota Sequoia and 2009 Toyota iQ 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 183 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ.
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 Toyota iQ, 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 Toyota Sequoia (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sequoia | iQ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
