2012 Hyundai ix35 vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai ix35 and 2012 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 896 kg more than 2012 Hyundai ix35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Hyundai ix35 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sequoia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai ix35 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 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai ix35. (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai ix35. 2012 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai ix35 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai ix35 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Hyundai ix35 | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | ix35 | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 2575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3099 mm |