2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2006 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saab 05-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saab 05-Sep would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saab 05-Sep (256 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 254 kg more than 2006 Saab 05-Sep.
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, 2006 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2006 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Toyota | Saab |
| Model | Sienna | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
