2000 Pontiac Montana vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Korando (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 143 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando 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, 2002 SsangYong Korando (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Montana | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Montana | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
