1999 Renault Scenic vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Scenic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Scenic would be higher. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1999 Renault Scenic. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Scenic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Scenic. (260 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Scenic. 2007 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Scenic has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Scenic | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Scenic | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
