2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (261 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Altima. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Altima weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2002 Nissan Altima (338 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (246 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Sienna | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Sienna | Altima |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 73 L |
