1998 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 620 kg more than 1998 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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 2010 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1849 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3030 mm |
