2006 Buick Rainier vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 2 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 238 kg more than 2006 Buick Rainier.
Because 2006 Buick Rainier 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 2006 Buick Rainier. 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Buick | Pontiac |
| Model | Rainier | Montana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
