2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (200 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 350 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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 Mitsubishi Pajero (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Santa Fe | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 71 L |
