1981 Renault Rodeo vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault Rodeo would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1981 Renault Rodeo. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault Rodeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1861 kg more than 1981 Renault Rodeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Renault Rodeo. 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 (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault Rodeo. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault Rodeo | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Rodeo | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 76 L |
