2001 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 320 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Chevrolet Suburban (442 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Suburban | Montana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |
