1996 Toyota Venture vs. 2006 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sienna (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Toyota Sienna (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture. 2006 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Venture | 2006 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 3308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
