2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 3,783 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 399 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3783 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
