2003 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2003 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (113 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 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 Toyota Avensis (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Pajero | Avensis |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |