2001 Nissan Pickup vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup 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 105 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 510 kg more than 2001 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Nissan Pickup is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Pickup 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Nissan Pickup | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pickup | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3030 mm |
