2004 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Terracan 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 24 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 152 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
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 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Terracan | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Hyundai | Pontiac |
| Model | Terracan | Montana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2162 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 95 L |
