2006 Mitsubishi Raider vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (230 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 545 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Raider.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Mitsubishi Raider 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 Mitsubishi Raider (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
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2006 Mitsubishi Raider | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Pontiac |
Model | Raider | Montana |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 76 L |