1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2006 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Montana is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Montana. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Montana. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 2006 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Buick | Pontiac |
Model | Park Avenue | Montana |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |