2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 4 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 356 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Pontiac Montana (298 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Frontier | Montana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 95 L |
