2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana

To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 702 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Pontiac Montana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alfa Romeo 156. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (305 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana. 2004 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo 156 2004 Pontiac Montana
Make Alfa Romeo Pontiac
Model 156 Montana
Year Released 2003 2004
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 3392 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 138 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 298 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.5:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1308 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption 4.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 95 L


 

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