2000 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2002 Nissan Altima

To start off, 2002 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 490 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.

Because 2000 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (338 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. (309 Nm). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Montero. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Altima has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Altima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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