2007 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2005 Kia Picanto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 585 kg more than 2005 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Picanto. (86 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Sienna | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 35 L |
