2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 266 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 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Pontiac Montana | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Pontiac | Kia |
Model | Montana | Sorento |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 307 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |