2004 Toyota Sienna vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Forester 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, 2004 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Toyota Sienna | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Sienna | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 273 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |