2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL and 2008 Toyota Sienna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura TL | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | TL | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3040 mm |
