2002 Pontiac Montana vs. 2010 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 8 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, 2002 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 685 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Montana | 2010 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Montana | Materia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
