1988 Pontiac Banshee vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Pontiac Banshee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Pontiac Banshee would be higher. At 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Banshee (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Banshee should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 24 kg more than 1988 Pontiac Banshee.
Because 1988 Pontiac Banshee is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Pontiac Banshee. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 2005 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1988 Pontiac Banshee has manual transmission. 1988 Pontiac Banshee will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Banshee | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Banshee | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4042 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2910 mm |
