2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 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, 2004 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 655 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Montana | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
