2002 Honda Life vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (280 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Life | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Life | Pajero |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |