2007 Acura TL vs. 1999 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Acura TL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
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, 2007 Acura TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Sienna. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 1999 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TL | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |
