2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2011 Holden Calais
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Sienna and 2011 Holden Calais were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Holden Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Calais (344 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Calais should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2011 Holden Calais is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Holden Calais. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Holden Calais (530 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm). This means 2011 Holden Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2011 Holden Calais | |
| Make | Toyota | Holden |
| Model | Sienna | Calais |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 344 HP |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
