2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Corvette and 2005 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 545 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Montana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Corvette | Montana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
