2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Montana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (186 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 106 kg more than 2004 Buick Park Avenue.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (278 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Park Avenue | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Park Avenue | Montana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
