1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 632 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Toyota |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3030 mm |
