2008 Dodge Magnum vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Magnum would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Magnum. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 Dodge Magnum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Magnum (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Magnum | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
