2006 Pontiac Montana vs. 2011 Acura TSX
To start off, 2011 Acura TSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 411 kg more than 2011 Acura TSX.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TSX. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Montana | 2011 Acura TSX | |
| Make | Pontiac | Acura |
| Model | Montana | TSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4714 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1839 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
