Alterra's power vs other SUVs?

[PATSYS50]

Isuzu alterra:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 146 / 3800
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 294 / 1400 - 3400

Toyota Fortuner:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 163 / 3400
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 242 / 1400 - 3200

Mitsubishi Montero:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 163 / 3500
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 343 / 2000

Ford Everest:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 156 / 3200
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 380 / 1800


Based on above, Isuzu Alterra has the lowest hp and torque at a higher rpm compared to the other SUVs?

Does that mean is is the least powerful among the 4? Am I reading this right?

[Djerms]

Really depends on how heavy the alterra is. But I doubt it will be much lighter than the competitors you mentioned. Yes it is less powerful.

[renzo_d10]

Yes.

[Wh1stl3r]

Isuzu alterra:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 146 / 3800
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 294 / 1400 - 3400

Toyota Fortuner:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 163 / 3400
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 242 / 1400 - 3200 should be 343

Mitsubishi Montero:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 163 / 3500
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 343 / 2000

Ford Everest:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 156 / 3200
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 380 / 1800


Based on above, Isuzu Alterra has the lowest hp and torque at a higher rpm compared to the other SUVs?

Does that mean is is the least powerful among the 4? Am I reading this right?

Yes the least powerful engine with regards to peak torque and peak horsepower but you also need to consider driveline loss as these quoted figures are from the flywheel. Until you see the vehicle's output from a chassis dyno and see how the horsepower curve matches torque you won't really get an idea how these will perform against each other.

[PATSYS50]

Just drove my Alterra thru NLEX, and managed to race with a GLS Montero. It was overtaking me from the right side and nung pumantay, sinabayan ko na. Naiwanan ako . Grabe ang bilis ng Montero. Must be running at 150 kph or so because I reached 140 kph, my top speed to date.

But as a note, I was driving with caution naman, being told by my dealer that until my Alterra reaches 5000 km mileage, I should not go over 3000 rpm. It was 2800-2900 rpm when I got to 140 kph.

By the way, my fuel efficiency registered an impressive 13.3 KM/L, from Ortigas Center to San Fernando Pampanga and back.

[trackers888]

Isuzu alterra:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 146 / 3800
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 294 / 1400 - 3400

Toyota Fortuner:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 163 / 3400
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 242 / 1400 - 3200

Mitsubishi Montero:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 163 / 3500
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 343 / 2000

Ford Everest:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 156 / 3200
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 380 / 1800


Based on above, Isuzu Alterra has the lowest hp and torque at a higher rpm compared to the other SUVs?

Does that mean is is the least powerful among the 4? Am I reading this right?

Kung kasali ang Santa Fe
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 197 / 3800
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 436 / 1800-2500

[jefsan]

Sir Patsys50,

Sooner or later Sir you will love your Alterra because of it's ride and durability. Even though the specs might say that the Alterra is the least powerful, my 2005 Teri has been proven already that it can attain speed of 195 kph even though it is already 5 years old. I consider that as amazingly powerful enough for me!!!

[GTi]

I'm really impressed with the Alterra. At first when I saw that the Alterra's engine gives only 146hp, I was expecting it to be really slow, especially since its a really big car. But when I started reading posts here from different people who have taken it to speeds of 195km/h, I was like and ! If it is really so, then I'm sure the Trooper, having 14 more horses and a smaller body should be capable of such speeds as well? Especially since it said here that the Alterra reaches 140km/h at 2800-2900rpm (cruising nalang ba yan? or hinahataw pa pataas?) when our Trooper cruises at 140km/h with the tach at around 2500rpm.

[jut703]

Yes the Alterra is the least powerful. Others may say that they've achieved high speeds with it, but then again owners of the other SUVs will also have similar high speed runs.

If you really want a fast 7-seater, the Santa Fe by a considerable margin is faster than all of these.

[kent1023]

word of caution lang before doing your high speed runs, check the speed rating of your tires. maaring kaya ng makina pero baka magka tire failure at high speed. medyo delikado sa suv, lalo na pag medyo luma na ang tires

btt, i think designed ang makina ng alterra for efficiency rather than performance

[PATSYS50]

I'm really impressed with the Alterra. At first when I saw that the Alterra's engine gives only 146hp, I was expecting it to be really slow, especially since its a really big car. But when I started reading posts here from different people who have taken it to speeds of 195km/h, I was like and ! If it is really so, then I'm sure the Trooper, having 14 more horses and a smaller body should be capable of such speeds as well? Especially since it said here that the Alterra reaches 140km/h at 2800-2900rpm (cruising nalang ba yan? or hinahataw pa pataas?) when our Trooper cruises at 140km/h with the tach at around 2500rpm.

It could be that M/T Alterras can attain greater speeds at lower rpm. Yung sa akin kasi is A/T, so 4 speeds lang.

The moment I reached 2800 - 2900 rpm, I decided to decelerate. The speed was 140 kph at that point although I think if I maintained the rpm at 2900 for a while, it might have gone beyond 140 kph.

[Djerms]

Well, its not all power. I still find Isuzu engines the most durable (except for the jx1 trooper). In car entertainment is great too!

[PATSYS50]

Sir Patsys50,

Sooner or later Sir you will love your Alterra because of it's ride and durability. Even though the specs might say that the Alterra is the least powerful, my 2005 Teri has been proven already that it can attain speed of 195 kph even though it is already 5 years old. I consider that as amazingly powerful enough for me!!!

Sir jefsan,

195 kph?? Wow.

Now that you gave the idea, I know that I can go significantly faster next time. Can't wait till I break 5000 km!

[oalimde]

Sir Patsys50,

Sooner or later Sir you will love your Alterra because of it's ride and durability. Even though the specs might say that the Alterra is the least powerful, my 2005 Teri has been proven already that it can attain speed of 195 kph even though it is already 5 years old. I consider that as amazingly powerful enough for me!!!

Sir jefsan:

I just wish i could reach the same top speed of 195kph as what you have already attained. So far, I got only 140kph top speed with my 2009 Alterra M/T at 15k odometer reading. Have you made some modifications with your engine to attain that remarkable speed?

Please share with us.

[GTi]

195km/h in an Alterra is astounding but really attainable. All you need is a well maintained engine, tires that are up to the task, and a long stretch of road with not too many cars on it like the SCTEx. Since you own the manual version, it should do much better in terms of acceleration and the additional gear should make it more relaxed at high speeds or even attain an even higher top speed. Starting off, just shift at 3800rpm where maximum power is attained and 195, or even 200km/h should come in a jiffy!

[jefsan]

Sir jefsan:

I just wish i could reach the same top speed of 195kph as what you have already attained. So far, I got only 140kph top speed with my 2009 Alterra M/T at 15k odometer reading. Have you made some modifications with your engine to attain that remarkable speed?

Please share with us.

Sir Oalimde,

My 2005 Teri is purely stock. I do regular 5k PM, I use shell 10w-40 oil (blue) and have installed only the Atoy bodykit to it (Free advertisement for Atoy LOL). I guess my Teri just loves to run fast along SCTEX. I dont think the driver would have anything to do with the speed (hehe).

* Sir Splitfire,
Nice of you to share to the group of what happened to your Alterra. Makes me proud to have my Teri!!! You should get another Alterra Sir!

* Sir Butch1217,

I think in terms of safety when I run my Teri at 195kph, that it is capable of doing that is because the height of my SUV has lower stance than the Everest and would therefore have a shorter and safer center of gravity computation.

Merry Christmas to all Tsikoteers here!!!
Miss you guys!!!

[basti08]

Isuzu alterra:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 146 / 3800
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 294 / 1400 - 3400

Toyota Fortuner:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 163 / 3400
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 242 / 1400 - 3200

Mitsubishi Montero:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 163 / 3500
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 343 / 2000

Ford Everest:
Maximum output (PS/rpm): 156 / 3200
Maximum torque (NM/rpm): 380 / 1800


Based on above, Isuzu Alterra has the lowest hp and torque at a higher rpm compared to the other SUVs?

Does that mean is is the least powerful among the 4? Am I reading this right?

Alterra: 1835kg

Fortuner: 1945kg

Montero Sport: 2105kg

Everest: 2024kg

To add

Santa Fe: 197hp/3800
436NM/1800-2500rpm
1896kg

c/o motioncars.com

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I was suprised to see that the Alterra is the lightest amongst its rivals, so performance might be about as adequately as most and it (just)might be more efficient on fuel. OT: The Santa Fe however has the best specs. One thing though, specs on paper isnt always what it seems on the road. Sometimes weight and more importantly, the transmission plays a big role in delivering good performance. Drive a 2004-2007 Starex CRDi AT with 145hp and a 1KZ HiAce (surplus) AT with about 103 or so horsepower and you'll swear the preppier transmission (the Starex runs heavy and lazier in comparison)and lighter weight of the Hiace is a better performer than the Starex even though it is less powerful on paper.

[GTi]

Yung 1KZ Hiace 103hp lang? Diba 3.0 EFi Turbo yan? Eh di dapat yung output tulad ng late model Prado at 131hp/343Nm?

Maganda pala talaga ang performance ng Alterra, di ko naisip na may M/T nga pala, may naka M/T Alterra na ba na nakasubok ng top speed? Nakalagpas ba ng 200km/h?

[jut703]

The M/T doesn't change the top speed much. It does improve acceleration off the line though.

If anything, the M/T would be a few kilos lighter.

[basti08]

Yung 1KZ Hiace 103hp lang? Diba 3.0 EFi Turbo yan? Eh di dapat yung output tulad ng late model Prado at 131hp/343Nm?

Maganda pala talaga ang performance ng Alterra, di ko naisip na may M/T nga pala, may naka M/T Alterra na ba na nakasubok ng top speed? Nakalagpas ba ng 200km/h?

oops! my bad. sorry, kaya pala. more likely sa non-turbo specs ang iniisip ko.