1972 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 562 kg more than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Chrysler Sedan. 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, 1972 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chrysler Sedan | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Sedan | Sienna |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |