2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Nubira and 2008 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (119 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2008 Chevrolet Nubira | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Nubira | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |