2004 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 Daihatsu Cuore and 2004 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 920 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. 2004 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2004 Daihatsu Cuore has manual transmission. 2004 Daihatsu Cuore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Daihatsu Cuore | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Daihatsu | Pontiac |
Model | Cuore | Montana |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 76 L |