2000 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 580 kg more than 2000 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, 2004 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2004 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
