2006 Land Rover LR3 vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 1 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 475 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac Montana.
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2006 Land Rover LR3 | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Land Rover | Pontiac |
Model | LR3 | Montana |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 427 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1986 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 95 L |