2000 Pontiac Montana vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 11 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Montana.
Because 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Montana. 2000 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montana | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
