2011 Ford Explorer vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2011 Ford Explorer. (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Explorer.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford Explorer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Explorer | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Explorer | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5006 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2004 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1788 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |