2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2013 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |
