2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 444 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Avalanche | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2910 mm |