1998 Toyota Sienna vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 411 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. 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, 1998 Toyota Sienna (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Sienna | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Sienna | Civic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
