1999 Nissan Primera vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 795 kg more than 1999 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Primera. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Primera has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Primera 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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1999 Nissan Primera | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Primera | Sienna |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |