2005 Nissan Almera vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 408 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.

Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (333 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera. 2008 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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