2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 750 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tacoma | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
