2006 Jeep Commander vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2006 Jeep Commander 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 502 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 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Commander. (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Commander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Commander | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Jeep | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Commander | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2270 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 90 L |
