2005 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2005 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Murano. 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 Nissan Murano (334 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Pajero | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
