2003 Mazda 6 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2003 Mazda 6 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 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (144 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 355 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. 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 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda 6 | 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
Model | 6 | Pajero |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |