2000 Pontiac Montana vs. 2012 Peugeot 408
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 408 is newer by 12 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 75 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 408.
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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Pontiac Montana | 2012 Peugeot 408 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Peugeot |
| Model | Montana | 408 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1525 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
