2004 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 Nissan President.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 1995 Nissan President | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Montero | President |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3040 mm |
