1996 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1996 BMW 745 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 1996 BMW 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 745 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
