2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 2 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 99 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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 Mitsubishi Pajero (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2003 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | HR-V | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
