2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 76 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (305 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 621 kg more than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Toyota | Jeep |
Model | Sequoia | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5700 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2599 kg | 1978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |