2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 585 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. 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 Tucson. 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 (372 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tucson | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 71 L |
