2010 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2000 Proton Perdana
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Proton Perdana would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2000 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1354 kg more than 2000 Proton Perdana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Proton Perdana, 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Sequoia | 2000 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Toyota | Proton |
| Model | Sequoia | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2599 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2027 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1895 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2640 mm |
