2000 Pontiac Montana vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 10 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, 2000 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Mini Cooper. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2010 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 427 kg more than 2010 Mini Cooper. 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, 2000 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mini Cooper. 2000 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2010 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2010 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Montana | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mini |
| Model | Montana | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
