2004 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 472 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (450 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (302 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Montero | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1923 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 96 L |
