2004 Honda Z vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, both 2004 Honda Z 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2004 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 952 kg more than 2004 Honda Z. 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 Mitsubishi Montero (302 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Z. (62 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Z | 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Z | Montero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 74 L |
