2001 Pontiac Montana vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 12 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2001 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2001 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 841 kg more than 2001 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Montana | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Montana | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2561 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
