2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 740 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 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Pontiac Montana | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Montana | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 543 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |