2006 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.

Because 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Civic 2000 Mitsubishi Pajero
Make Honda Mitsubishi
Model Civic Pajero
Year Released 2006 2000
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1802 cc 2972 cc
Horse Power 113 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2730 mm