2007 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sienna (194 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 119 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
