2008 Acura TL vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 749 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Acura TL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Acura | Toyota |
Model | TL | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 2023 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |