2005 Acura CL vs. 2002 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2005 Acura CL is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,390 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2002 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 140 kg more than 2005 Acura CL.
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, 2005 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura CL | 2002 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Acura | Pontiac |
| Model | CL | Montana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |
