2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (199 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 71 L |
