2005 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 BMW 316 and 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (112 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 316. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | BMW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 316 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
