2006 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2006 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 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 115 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira.
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, 2006 Toyota Sienna (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Zafira. 2006 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Zafira has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Zafira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Vauxhall Zafira | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Sienna | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3308 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
