2002 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna 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, 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Tahoe | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
