2003 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Tribute (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 Pontiac Montana (298 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (231 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
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2003 Mazda Tribute | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | Tribute | Montana |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |