2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado and 2004 Mitsubishi Montero were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 871 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (302 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Silverado | Montero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2660 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6510 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 74 L |
