2005 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2002 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2002 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2002 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Pajero | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3270 mm |
