2008 Opel Astra vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Opel Astra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
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, 2004 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2004 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Opel | Toyota |
Model | Astra | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 194 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |