2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero. (176 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 910 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2004 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Exige | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
