2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2012 Lexus LX
To start off, 2012 Lexus LX 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LX (383 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LX weights approximately 869 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Lexus LX (546 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2012 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Pontiac | Lexus |
| Model | Montana | LX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 383 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4991 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 93 L |
