2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2011 BMW X6
To start off, 2011 BMW X6 is newer by 7 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, 2011 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X6 weights approximately 365 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 2011 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X6 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, 2011 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2011 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | BMW |
| Model | Montana | X6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1983 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
