2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 2000 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 173 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. 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 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2000 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sorento | Montana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1722 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
