2001 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, 2004 Seat Altea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Seat Altea (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 630 kg more than 2004 Seat Altea.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Seat Altea. 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, 2004 Seat Altea (326 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Montero. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi Montero | 2004 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Seat |
| Model | Montero | Altea |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
