1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Audi A6. 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, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero has automatic transmission and 1996 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 1996 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A6 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
