2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Pontiac Montana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 290 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana. 2004 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Tundra has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Tundra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Montana | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3270 mm |
