1999 Honda Today vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Today would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Montana (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Pontiac Montana (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 2004 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Today | Montana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
