2009 Dodge Nitro 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 Nitro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Nitro would be higher. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 382 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
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 Dodge Nitro (360 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Nitro | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |