2001 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tracker | 2003 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tracker | Montero |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
