2004 Jeep Liberty vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 Jeep Liberty 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Liberty (211 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 79 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 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Liberty 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Liberty | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
| Model | Liberty | Montana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 95 L |
