2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 4 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 Jeep Commander.
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, 2008 Jeep Commander (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2004 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Commander | Montero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1866 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2730 mm |
