2007 Cadillac SRX vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana

To start off, 2007 Cadillac SRX is newer by 3 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 121 kg more than 2007 Cadillac SRX.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2007 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac SRX 2004 Pontiac Montana
Make Cadillac Pontiac
Model SRX Montana
Year Released 2007 2004
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3556 cc 3392 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 298 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.5:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1889 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 10.2 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 95 L


 

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