2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 447 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Toyota Sienna (343 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
