2001 Pontiac Montana vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Renault Megane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Renault Megane.
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 @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane. 2001 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Megane 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 Pontiac Montana | 2008 Renault Megane | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Montana | Megane |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3391 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |