2012 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2000 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A6 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2000 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sequoia | 2000 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Sequoia | A6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
