2002 Mazda 626 vs. 2002 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2002 Mazda 626 and 2002 Mitsubishi Montero were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 626. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 708 kg more than 2002 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mazda 626. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 626. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mazda 626 | 2002 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 626 | Montero |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
