2007 Honda Element vs. 2000 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Montana (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Montana should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 228 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Montana.
Because 2007 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Montana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element 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, 2000 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 2000 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Element | Montana |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
