2003 Toyota Crown vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 140 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Because 2003 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Crown (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Sienna. (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Crown | 1997 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 79 L |
