2003 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. (113 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 588 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. 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 Mitsubishi Pajero (240 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
Model | Pajero | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1908 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |