1997 Ford Royale vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Royale 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 157 more horse power than 1997 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Royale.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Ford Royale. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Royale. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Ford Royale | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Royale | Sienna |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |