2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Montero 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 95 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 588 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero.
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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero. (336 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Montero.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Defender | 2006 Mitsubishi Montero | |
Make | Land Rover | Mitsubishi |
Model | Defender | Montero |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2402 cc | 3835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 24.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |