1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 26 kg more than 1997 Toyota Sienna.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Sienna. (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 1997 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Trans Sport | Sienna |
Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |