2004 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Mitsubishi Montero and 2004 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 164 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60.
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 Volvo S60 (401 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (302 Nm). This means 2004 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volvo |
| Model | Montero | S60 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1789 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
