2001 Subaru Forester vs. 2001 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2001 Subaru Forester and 2001 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sienna (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 320 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Forester 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, 2001 Toyota Sienna (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester. 2001 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2001 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2001 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Subaru Forester | 2001 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
