2002 Citroen C8 vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 311 kg more than 2002 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C8 | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | C8 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
