2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Pontiac Montana | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
Make | Pontiac | Seat |
Model | Montana | Salsa |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |