2004 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Wrangler (190 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 388 kg more than 2004 Jeep Wrangler.
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 Jeep Wrangler (320 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jeep Wrangler | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
| Model | Wrangler | Montana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1622 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
