2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2007 Toyota Dyna

To start off, 2007 Toyota Dyna is newer by 3 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Dyna. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Dyna.

Because 2007 Toyota Dyna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Dyna will offer significantly more control. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Dyna. (192 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Dyna. 2004 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Dyna has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Dyna 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 2007 Toyota Dyna
Make Pontiac Toyota
Model Montana Dyna
Year Released 2004 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3498 cc 2986 cc
Horse Power 185 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 192 Nm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5120 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1740 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2550 mm


 

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