2005 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (162 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 256 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 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | Pajero | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |