2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 453 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2608 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 76 L |
