2006 Mitsubishi Montero vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 940 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla. 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 Mitsubishi Montero (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Montero | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Montero | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3835 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
