2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (290 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 395 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix.

Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Pontiac Grand Prix 2011 Toyota Sienna
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Grand Prix Sienna
Year Released 2004 2011
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 290 HP 266 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 332 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4700 RPM
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1685 kg 2080 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 5085 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1984 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1811 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 76 L


 

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