2001 Pontiac Montana vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 11 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Montana | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Montana | Venza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |
