2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2006 Audi Q7 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 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 155 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 Audi Q7 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Q7 | Montero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |
