2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 318 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2009 Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Charger | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2735 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
