2000 Toyota Sienna vs. 2013 Acura TSX
To start off, 2013 Acura TSX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Acura TSX (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 131 kg more than 2013 Acura TSX.
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, 2013 Acura TSX (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Sienna | 2013 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | Sienna | TSX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2708 mm |
