2006 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2006 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Relay (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Relay weights approximately 275 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Saturn |
| Model | Pajero | Relay |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
