2006 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RunX (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (112 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 195 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX.
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, 2001 Toyota RunX (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Pajero | RunX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
