2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (262 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 634 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Silverado | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
