2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. (213 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander has automatic transmission and 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Outlander | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1905 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 92 L |
