2006 Honda Odyssey vs. 2002 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2006 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (283 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 2002 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Odyssey | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2910 mm |
