2006 Toyota Sienna vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Pod. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Pod would be higher. At 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Sienna (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Pod. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (301 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Sienna | Pod |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3308 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
