2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 232 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2003 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Sienna | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Sienna | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3454 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 71 L |