2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2002 Acura CL
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Acura CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Acura CL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura CL (260 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 359 kg more than 2002 Acura CL.
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 Acura CL (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2002 Acura CL | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | Sienna | CL |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |
