2007 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Tucson and 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Tucson (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. (158 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
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, 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Tucson. 2007 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Tucson | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |
