2006 Honda Element vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2006 Honda Element 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 272 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Element | Montana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
