2003 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. At 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 110 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayenne.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mitsubishi Montero | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | Montero | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3828 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2896 mm |