2005 Marcos TSO vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2005 Marcos TSO 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 618 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
Because 2005 Marcos TSO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Marcos TSO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Montana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Marcos TSO (535 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Montana. 2005 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2005 Marcos TSO has manual transmission. 2005 Marcos TSO 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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2005 Marcos TSO | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Marcos | Pontiac |
Model | TSO | Montana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 475 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 535 Nm | 285 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1788 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |