2006 GMC Sierra vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2006 GMC Sierra and 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Sierra weights approximately 327 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 GMC Sierra (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (280 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | GMC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sierra | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2317 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 74 L |
