1999 Pontiac Montana vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Montana is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 541 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Because 1978 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Montana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Pontiac Montana | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Montana | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |
