2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2012 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2012 Nissan Murano 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Murano (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 184 kg more than 2012 Nissan Murano.
Because 2004 Pontiac Montana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana 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, 2012 Nissan Murano (325 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2012 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Montana | Murano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |
