2005 Mitsubishi Carisma vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (128 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma weights approximately 304 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Carisma | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Carisma | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1832 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
