2007 Nissan Maxima vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 314 kg more than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
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, 2005 Toyota Sienna (344 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Maxima. (342 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Maxima | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Maxima | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
