2004 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Montero and 2004 Volkswagen Touran 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 98 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 339 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero (302 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Touran.
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2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Montero | Touran |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1912 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |