2002 Dodge Stratus vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2002 Dodge Stratus is newer by 2 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Stratus. (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 325 kg more than 2002 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Stratus. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Stratus | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Stratus | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
