2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5 vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5 and 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5. (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5. (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Sequoia SR5 | 2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sequoia | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2576 kg | 2606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2027 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
