2006 Acura TSX vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Acura TSX 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sienna (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Acura TSX. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura TSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 439 kg more than 2006 Acura TSX. 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, 2005 Toyota Sienna (343 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura TSX. (222 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura TSX | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TSX | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
