2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2004 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 5 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 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 95 kg more than 2004 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac Montana. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2004 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Chrysler | Pontiac |
| Model | Town & Country | Montana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
