2004 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 8 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 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 77 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 796 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (302 Nm). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Land Rover |
| Model | Montero | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1912 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |
