2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (240 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Pontiac | Porsche |
| Model | Montana | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
