2003 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chrysler Pacifica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chrysler Pacifica would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2003 Chrysler Pacifica. (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Chrysler Pacifica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chrysler Pacifica weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Chrysler Pacifica (339 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chrysler Pacifica | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Pacifica | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 76 L |
