2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2001 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 MX-5 Miata (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 279 kg more than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 2001 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 2001 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Montero |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1835 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1671 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
