2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (267 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 272 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Chevrolet Silverado (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Silverado | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 76 L |