1994 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1994 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 990 kg more than 1994 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic. 2013 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
