2004 Mitsubishi Diamante vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2011 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (205 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 406 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Diamante | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Diamante | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |
