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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (173 HP @ 6000 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 311 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 (255 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
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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 | 2655 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 255 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2730 mm |