2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Explorer | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |
