1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice. (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
