2006 Lexus SC vs. 2001 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Lexus SC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus SC (283 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus SC weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lexus SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Lexus SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lexus SC (419 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sienna. (280 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus SC | 2001 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
