1998 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pickup is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 417 kg more than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Sienna. (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Sienna | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3210 mm |
