2004 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. Both 2004 Mitsubishi Montero and 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero are equipped with a 3,828 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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 (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montero | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2790 mm |
