2009 Nissan Maxima vs. 2007 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Maxima (291 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 363 kg more than 2009 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2007 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sienna 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 Nissan Maxima (354 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Maxima | 2007 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Maxima | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4841 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
