1996 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chevrolet Caprice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1996 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Caprice | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
