2005 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 1997 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Subaru Legacy (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 640 kg more than 1997 Subaru Legacy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | 1997 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Subaru |
| Model | Pajero | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1410 mm |
