2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Santa Fe | Pajero |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 17 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |