2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana

To start off, both 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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, both vehicles can yield 185 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 3 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Montana.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Pontiac Montana (298 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette 2004 Pontiac Montana
Make Oldsmobile Pontiac
Model Silhouette Montana
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Minivan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3392 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 185 HP 185 HP
Torque 285 Nm 298 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1791 kg 1788 kg
Vehicle Length 5120 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 95 L


 

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