2012 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 266 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1555 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (156 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sequoia | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sequoia | Bora |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1956 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3099 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
