2003 GMC Sonoma vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2003 GMC Sonoma 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 55 more horse power than 2003 GMC Sonoma. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 235 kg more than 2003 GMC Sonoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 GMC Sonoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 GMC Sonoma 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 Toyota Sienna (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Sonoma. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Sonoma. 2003 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2003 GMC Sonoma has manual transmission. 2003 GMC Sonoma 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.
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2003 GMC Sonoma | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Sonoma | Sienna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2910 mm |