2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2002 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 587 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Sienna | 2002 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sienna | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
