2005 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2005 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero (128 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 339 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Pajero | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1431 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |
