1997 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1999 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Montana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 1997 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 Pontiac Montana.
Because 1997 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1997 Land Rover Discovery (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Montana. 1999 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 1997 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1997 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Land Rover Discovery | 1999 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | Discovery | Montana |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |