2012 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. 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 18 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 779 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger. 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 2012 Dodge Charger. 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 (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1797 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
