1996 Chevrolet APV vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet APV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet APV would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet APV. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet APV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 467 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet APV. 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 1996 Chevrolet APV. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet APV. (238 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet APV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet APV | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | APV | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |
