2003 Pontiac Montana vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is newer by 3 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Montana.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Pontiac Montana | 2006 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Montana | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |
