2004 Pontiac Montana vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 55 kg more than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2004 Pontiac Montana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2004 Pontiac Montana (298 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Montana | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
