1999 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Citroen C6
To start off, 2012 Citroen C6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Sienna (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C6. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 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, 2012 Citroen C6 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Citroen |
| Model | Sienna | C6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
