2009 Toyota Highlander vs. 2004 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 21 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
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, 2009 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Sienna.
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2009 Toyota Highlander | 2004 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Highlander | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |