2005 Pontiac Montana vs. 2012 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Charade.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Charade. 2005 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Charade 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 Pontiac Montana | 2012 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Pontiac | Daihatsu |
Model | Montana | Charade |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 36 L |