2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 1996 Proton Perdana
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Proton Perdana 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 131 more horse power than 1996 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 792 kg more than 1996 Proton Perdana. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton Perdana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 1996 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Toyota | Proton |
| Model | Sienna | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2037 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1796 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
