2004 GMC Sierra vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 GMC Sierra 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Sierra (295 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (197 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Sierra weights approximately 529 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Sierra (447 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Sierra | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Sierra | Montana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2379 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 95 L |
