2001 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2001 Honda Civic and 2001 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 874 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. 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, 2001 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2001 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Civic | Montana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2850 mm |
