2007 Lexus SC vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lexus SC would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus SC (288 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Lexus SC.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lexus SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2007 Lexus SC (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus SC | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Lexus | Toyota |
| Model | SC | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
