2004 Honda Odyssey vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 Honda Odyssey 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Odyssey (252 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 180 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.
Because 2004 Pontiac Montana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Odyssey | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Odyssey | Montana |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3050 mm |