2009 Dodge Journey vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Dodge Journey is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Journey (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Journey should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 345 kg more than 2009 Dodge Journey.
Because 2009 Dodge Journey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Journey 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, 2009 Dodge Journey (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Journey | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Journey | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |