2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Expedition | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | Sienna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |