2003 Ford Ka vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2003 Ford Ka and 2003 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sienna (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (73 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 835 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. 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, 2003 Toyota Sienna (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka. 2003 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Ka | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ka | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
