2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2012 Toyota Sienna and 2012 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 602 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Sienna | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 353 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2062 kg | 2664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 129 L |
