2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Montero (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 602 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Mitsubishi Montero (336 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Mitsubishi Montero | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Montero |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 336 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |