2006 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2006 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (112 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 115 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 Toyota RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Pajero | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1833 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
