2009 Nissan Quest vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Quest. (235 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 581 kg more than 2009 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Quest | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
