2005 Lancia Musa vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Musa 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 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 715 kg more than 2005 Lancia Musa. 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 Lancia Musa. 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 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Musa. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Musa | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Musa | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 91.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 18.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 74 L |
