2001 Toyota Sienna vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier

To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Sienna.

Because 2010 Nissan Frontier 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 2010 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sienna. 2001 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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