2008 Toyota Sienna vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. 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 6 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2002 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Acura CL. 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 (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sienna | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | Sienna | CL |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2581 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
