2006 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2012 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 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Sienna. (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sienna | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3308 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |
