2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. (162 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Because 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Laguna. 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 (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Renault | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Laguna | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 105 mm |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
