2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 1999 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 585 kg more than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna. (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mitsubishi Magna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 1999 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Toyota | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sienna | Magna |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
