2005 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (200 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 990 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda RX-8 | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RX-8 | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1308 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2055 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 71 L |
