1996 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 678 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pajero | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
