2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2006 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2006 Mazda Tribute and 2006 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Montana (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 856 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Pontiac Montana (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 2006 Pontiac Montana has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Pontiac Montana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mazda Tribute | 2006 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
Model | Tribute | Montana |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3498 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 95 L |