2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 681 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2005 Toyota Sienna (295 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2005 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Yaris | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Yaris | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1024 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |