2005 Pontiac Montana vs. 2005 TVR T 350
To start off, both 2005 Pontiac Montana and 2005 TVR T 350 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR T 350 (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (186 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 558 kg more than 2005 TVR T 350.
Because 2005 TVR T 350 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 TVR T 350. 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 TVR T 350 (391 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (278 Nm). This means 2005 TVR T 350 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 TVR T 350 has manual transmission. 2005 TVR T 350 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Pontiac Montana | 2005 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | Montana | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
