Both vehicles are 4x2 but the difference lies in their drive train. CRV is FWD (Front Wheel Drive) while Montero is RWD (Rear Wheel Drive). In the Montero's case, the engine's power is transferred through a drive shaft and goes to the differential which makes the rear wheels move.

+1 on the cheap feeling interior of the Montero. My main complaint is the dashboard which is cheap in appearance and in feel because of its distractingly shiny and texture-less surface.

In this case, I'm willing to make on the Mitsubishi brand.