2003 Lexus LS vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lexus LS would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus LS (282 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (262 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Lexus LS.
Because 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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 Lexus LS (418 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus LS | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | LS | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 418 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 79 L |
