1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 72 kg more than 1956 Cadillac 6239D.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | 6239D | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
