2005 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 266 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
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, 2000 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2000 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2000 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Accord | Montana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3350 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 76 L |