2003 Toyota Sienna vs. 2010 Buick Enclave
To start off, 2010 Buick Enclave is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Enclave weights approximately 463 kg more than 2003 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2010 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Sienna | 2010 Buick Enclave | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Sienna | Enclave |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2007 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3020 mm |
