1999 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Montana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 480 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Montana.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Montana. 2001 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 1999 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Discovery | Montana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
