2007 Acura RDX vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RDX would be higher. At 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero. (163 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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, 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura RDX. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura RDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2011 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Acura | Mitsubishi |
| Model | RDX | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
