2001 Honda Z vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Z would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero (101 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 990 kg more than 2001 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Z | 2002 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Z | Montero |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
