2008 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Because 2008 BMW 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (283 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2002 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
