2005 Toyota Sienna vs. 2006 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2006 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 586 kg more than 2006 Toyota Fortuner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Fortuner 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, 2006 Toyota Fortuner (343 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (325 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sienna | 2006 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sienna | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3298 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1941 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
