2002 Acura MDX vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura MDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura MDX would be higher. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Acura MDX. (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Acura MDX weights approximately 618 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, both vehicles can yield 332 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Acura MDX | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | MDX | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3470 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
