2002 Pontiac Montana vs. 2004 Acura TSX
To start off, 2004 Acura TSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 Acura TSX.
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, 2002 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TSX. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Montana | 2004 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Pontiac | Acura |
| Model | Montana | TSX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
