2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 835 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Pontiac Montana (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Montana | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2280 mm |
