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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 248 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 Nitro. 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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 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 | 3701 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 76 L |
