2003 Lexus GX vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2003 Lexus GX and 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus GX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. (118 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus GX weights approximately 914 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. 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, 2003 Lexus GX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lexus GX | 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Lexus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | GX | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
