2009 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (523 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (272 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sequoia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. (315 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sequoia. 2009 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Sequoia | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Toyota | Porsche |
| Model | Sequoia | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
