2005 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2005 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2005 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 915 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Peugeot 307. 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 (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (317 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2005 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Peugeot |
| Model | Pajero | 307 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 60 L |
