2003 BMW X3 vs. 2001 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 BMW X3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Sienna (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 BMW X3. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2003 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 BMW X3 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, 2003 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X3 | 2001 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | X3 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
