2003 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Montero and 2003 Mitsubishi Verada were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Verada (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 420 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mitsubishi Verada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Mitsubishi Verada (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. 2003 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Montero has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mitsubishi Montero | 2003 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
Model | Montero | Verada |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |