2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2000 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. 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 67 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 159 kg more than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Pontiac Montana (298 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2000 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Pontiac | SsangYong |
| Model | Montana | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
