2013 Toyota Sienna vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, both 2013 Toyota Sienna and 2013 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 106 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2013 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Toyota Sienna 2013 Toyota Tacoma
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Sienna Tacoma
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 2700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 262 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 252 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105 mm 95 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 1794 kg
Vehicle Length 5085 mm 5286 mm
Vehicle Width 1985 mm 1895 mm
Vehicle Height 1811 mm 1775 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3246 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.5 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.4 L/100km 11.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 80 L


 

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