2005 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2005 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2005 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | SsangYong |
| Model | Pajero | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
