2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 382 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (301 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Suburban | Montana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2483 kg | 2101 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |
