Toyota Sienna 2003 vs Toyota Hiace 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 233 HP | 151 HP | |
| Torque: | 328 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Sienna engine produces 82 HP more power than Toyota Hiace, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Toyota Hiace. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 76 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Sienna) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota Hiace) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus ES | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Hiace engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.08 m | 5.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 2.29 m | |
| Toyota Sienna is 30 cm shorter than the Toyota Hiace, 9 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Sienna is 54 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1235 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4217 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 5600 | |
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