2004 Nissan Xterra vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2004 Nissan Xterra 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 Pontiac Montana (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 35 kg more than 2004 Nissan Xterra. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Xterra. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Xterra | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Xterra | Montana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3278 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 95 L |
