2000 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2006 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2006 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | Pajero | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
