1999 Pontiac Montana vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Montana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 485 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1999 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina 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:
| 1999 Pontiac Montana | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Montana | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |
