2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 2013 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sienna (262 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 363 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sienna 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, 2013 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (290 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2013 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Monte Carlo | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1985 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
