2011 Acura RDX vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Acura RDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Acura RDX. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura RDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 112 kg more than 2011 Acura RDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura RDX 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, 2011 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Acura RDX | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Acura | Toyota |
| Model | RDX | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 5105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
