2001 Pontiac Montana vs. 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Montana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Montana (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 113 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Montana.
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, 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix (244 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Montana. (210 Nm). This means 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Montana | 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Montana | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 69 L |
