2002 Pontiac Montana vs. 2011 Acura MDX
To start off, 2011 Acura MDX is newer by 9 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura MDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura MDX weights approximately 344 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX 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, 2011 Acura MDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Pontiac Montana | 2011 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Pontiac | Acura |
| Model | Montana | MDX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3390 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |
