2003 Dodge Durango vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,702 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Durango (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (201 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Dodge Durango.
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, 2003 Dodge Durango (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Durango | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Durango | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4702 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2790 mm |
