2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Montana (200 HP) has 96 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (131 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. 2005 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Marea Weekend | Montana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3050 mm |
