2011 Renault Duster vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2011 Renault Duster and 2011 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1376 kg more than 2011 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Duster. (177 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Duster. 2011 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Duster | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Duster | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4315 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1822 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2673 mm | 3099 mm |
