2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 1 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 117 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Dakota | Montana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |
