2005 Maserati Coupe vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2005 Maserati Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 4,254 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Coupe (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Maserati Coupe.
Because 2005 Maserati Coupe 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 Maserati Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Maserati Coupe (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana. 2004 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Maserati Coupe | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | Coupe | Montana |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4254 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |