2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2910 mm |
