2003 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2003 Renault Scenic II
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Montero and 2003 Renault Scenic II were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Renault Scenic II. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Scenic II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 500 kg more than 2003 Renault Scenic II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Renault Scenic II. 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 Renault Scenic II (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Scenic II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mitsubishi Montero | 2003 Renault Scenic II | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Montero | Scenic II |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
