2012 Aston Martin Rapide vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin Rapide would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 724 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin Rapide. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | Rapide | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
