2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2004 Pontiac Montana and 2004 Skoda Fabia 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, 2004 Pontiac Montana (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 650 kg more than 2004 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Montana | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
