2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor.
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 Mitsubishi Endeavor (346 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Endeavor | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
