2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Montero would be higher. At 3,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 101 kg more than 2003 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, 2008 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Liberty | 2003 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Liberty | Montero |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3698 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
