2005 Citroen C6 vs. 2006 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Montana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C6 (212 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Montana. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Montana.
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, 2006 Pontiac Montana (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C6. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C6 | 2006 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Citroen | Pontiac |
| Model | C6 | Montana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3080 mm |
