1996 Dodge Intrepid 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 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 575 kg more than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Intrepid. (305 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Intrepid.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Intrepid | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Intrepid | Sienna |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3228 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5126 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |