2000 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 405 kg more than 2012 Mazda 3. 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, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Mazda |
| Model | Sienna | 3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2639 mm |
