2003 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Montana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 89 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Land Rover Discovery | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
| Model | Discovery | Montana |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4553 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3080 mm |
