2006 Acura RSX vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RSX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Acura RSX. (155 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 874 kg more than 2006 Acura RSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Acura RSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX. 2011 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2006 Acura RSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RSX | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
