2001 Mazda MPV vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2001 Mazda MPV and 2001 Mitsubishi Montero were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda MPV (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MPV should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Mazda MPV.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda MPV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Mitsubishi Montero (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MPV. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda MPV | 2001 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MPV | Montero |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
