2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2010 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 6 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 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 763 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. 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) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. 2004 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2010 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2010 Daihatsu Materia 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 | 2010 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Pontiac | Daihatsu |
| Model | Montana | Materia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |
