2012 Toyota Sienna vs. 2002 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 605 kg more than 2002 Peugeot 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 406. (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Sienna | 2002 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Toyota | Peugeot |
| Model | Sienna | 406 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
