2003 Pontiac Montana vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 548 kg more than 2003 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac Montana | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Montana | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 99 L |
