2006 Mazda Tribute vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2006 Mazda Tribute 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 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 46 kg more than 2006 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mazda Tribute. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda Tribute. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda Tribute has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda Tribute will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda Tribute | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mazda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tribute | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3200 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 90 L |
