2011 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Sequoia and 2011 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 242 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1084 kg more than 2011 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sequoia | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Sequoia | Carens |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2715 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
