1994 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Accord 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 73 more horse power than 1994 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 719 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1765 mm |
