2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2012 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger is newer by 8 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 12 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 181 kg more than 2012 Dodge Avenger. 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 (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2012 Dodge Avenger | |
| Make | Pontiac | Dodge |
| Model | Montana | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
