2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 690 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
