2002 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 508 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord. 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Accord | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
