2006 Pontiac Montana vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 7 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Montana. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 253 kg more than 2013 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Montana. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Montana | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Montana | GT-R |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 74 L |
