2005 Mahindra Commander vs. 2000 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2005 Mahindra Commander is newer by 5 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 125 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Mahindra Commander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mahindra Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mahindra Commander 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, 2000 Toyota Sienna (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Commander. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Commander. 2000 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2005 Mahindra Commander has manual transmission. 2005 Mahindra Commander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mahindra Commander | 2000 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mahindra | Toyota |
Model | Commander | Sienna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2112 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |