2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 335 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Pontiac Montana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana 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, 2004 Pontiac Montana (298 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Venture | Montana |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |
