2005 Mahindra Armada vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana

To start off, both 2005 Mahindra Armada 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 (186 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Armada. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra Armada weights approximately 212 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Montana.

Because 2005 Mahindra Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mahindra Armada will offer significantly more control. 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. 2005 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2005 Mahindra Armada has manual transmission. 2005 Mahindra Armada 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.

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