2006 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 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 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (201 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Pajero | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3828 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
