1996 Toyota Cresta vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1998 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Because 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 Toyota Cresta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Toyota Sienna (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Cresta | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Cresta | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
