2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 730 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2000 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 854 kg more than 2000 BMW 730. 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sequoia | 730 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2599 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
