2006 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 39 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Pajero | Armada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1481 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 106 L |
