2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 444 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Honda Accord | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Sienna | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3455 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1491 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1847 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2799 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |