2007 Dodge Magnum vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2007 Dodge Magnum 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Magnum (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Dodge Magnum.
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 Dodge Magnum (339 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (298 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Magnum | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Magnum | Montana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 1750 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
