2008 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 931 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Sienna | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 2283 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |