2006 Acura RL vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Acura RL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Acura RL (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 291 kg more than 2006 Acura RL.
Because 2006 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Acura RL 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, 2006 Acura RL (347 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (344 Nm). This means 2006 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RL | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RL | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 76 L |
