1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo Dardo | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Dardo | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
