2006 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 6 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 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1065 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
| Model | Pajero | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
